The Best Sneakers of 2018 Are Here and They’ll Make You Forget High Heels

Sneakers are more of a staple in fashion girls’ wardrobes than ever before. As a child I had one pair of sneakers…from Payless. Now, I have more than six different not-for-exercising styles in my closet. And it seems I’ll only be collecting more: Season after season, new iterations of our favorite lace-up kicks are reimagined either in new colors or updated designs.

Take Demna Gvasalia of Balenciaga’s “dad sneakers,” which were released earlier this year. The shoes are reminiscent of the Sketchers you, or your father, might have worn in the ’90s. Its triple S design wrought a host of lookalikes by other brands and just like that, the fashion crowd embraced the chunky shoes with open arms. (It took me a few months, but now I, too, own a pair of dad sneaks.)

While this may very well be the It shoe of 2018, it’s not the only sneaker on my must-have list. Think: Everything from fancy logo-embossed kicks to the everyday merino wool sneakers (thanks Allbirds). Once you’ve had your fill of the most stylish picks, below, check out the comfiest pairs—they’re all approved by footwear experts.

THE LOGO SNEAKER

Fendi

If you’re a sneaker fanatic, designer kicks are worth the investment. And this season make your splurge these Fendi slip-ons. The embossed logo-strap and pearl buckle design are some of the fancy features you get for that price.

THE DAD SNEAKER

Ash

It took a few months, but I’ve finally come around to dad sneakers, especially if they’re very bold design is tempered by a subtle color, like this pair by Ash. The all-white kicks look great with denim shorts or under a breezy maxi dress.

THE FUTURISTIC SNEAKER

Nike

Nike’s VaporMax sneakers have a space-age quality to them thanks to their transparent bubble soles. The runner’s shoe is designed with a comfortable cushioned fit, sturdy support, and plenty of traction. You’ll find yourself slipping into these shoes even when you’re not training for a race

THE INSTAGRAM SNEAKER

Allbirds

Made from superfine merino wool, Allbirds’ sneakers are celebrated for their all-around comfort and sustainable design. (Each pair of shoe laces is created from one old plastic bottle!) These machine-washable sneakers are the everyday shoes you’ll be relieved to have in your closet.

THE ATHLEISURE SNEAKER

Fenty x Puma

The central cutout may seem odd, but is actually practical when you think about it: 1. It lets your feet breathe (fresh air!) so they won’t get sweaty or smelly since socks are sort of a no-go in these. And 2. your feet can get some sun. Though, I do recommend wearing sunscreen in that area—no one wants patchy tan lines (or skin cancer).

THE STATEMENT SNEAKER

Marc Jacobs

Make a splashy entrance with Marc Jacobs’ “love” embroidered sneakers. The red, blue, yellow, gold, and black tones are a treat for the eyes—and your wardrobe. Wear a plain outfit, so the shoes can shine on their own.

THE TWO-TONED SNEAKER

They New York

Minimalists will love these two-toned sneakers’ simple yet elevated design—one level up from your all-white shoes.The footwear is crafted from luxurious leather and is surprisingly lightweight, perfect for touring whate

THE SOCK SNEAKER

Adidas by Alexander Wang

Sock sneakers are like cozy knitted blankets for your feet. They’re so comfortable, you can wear them with or without actual socks, though I prefer to wear mine with. Usually comfort isn’t stylish (and vice versa), but these pair well with fully half my wardrobe.

THE SEASONAL SNEAKER

Ganni

Yes, nearly all sneakers have laces, but what separates this pair from all others is the floral crisscross ribbon-like ties. They wrap around the shoe from front to back for a one-of-a-kind look that will instantly revive your footwear game for summer. This is the most street style–worthy sneaker you can own

THE VELCRO SNEAKER

Sandro

Velcro sneakers aren’t just for kids, they’re for lazy adults like myself, too. When I’m in a rush, tangled laces are the bane of my existence, hence my full-fledge support for this velcro pair from Sandro that doesn’t look child-like at all.

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